Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 19th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 10/19/2012 12:04:59 PM Report Released : 10/19/2012 1:09:57 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$111.75	-1.92 -1.69%	$113.95	812,088 89.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 908,200	$119.54 -6.52%	8/23/2012	$103.70	PP = $110.06 MB = $115.56
Most Recent Note - 10/19/2012 12:22:56 PM G - Color code is changed to green while slumping under its 50 DMA line and under prior lows with a damaging loss on above average volume amid widespread market weakness (M criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/26/2012. Click here.
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CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A	$37.00	-0.29 -0.78%	$37.50	9,962,636 85.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 11,631,000	$37.60 -1.60%	6/11/2012	$29.94	PP = $30.98 MB = $32.53
Most Recent Note - 10/19/2012 12:28:36 PM G - Pulling back today after a streak of 5 consecutive gains to new 52-week high territory. Found support while consolidating above prior highs in the $35 area and its 50 DMA line. Violations would trigger technical sell signals. Fundamental concerns have been repeatedly noted - "Due to sub par sales and earnings growth in the Jun '12 quarter." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/21/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BIIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Biogen Idec Inc	$147.41	-2.15 -1.44%	$151.46	$157.18	-6.22%	857,262 92.40%	927,800
Most Recent Note for BIIB - 10/19/2012 12:27:02 PM Down today for a damaging loss amid widespread market weakness, violating its 50 DMA line and trading under recent lows. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +34% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly (C criteria) earnings and sales growth history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good."
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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$89.75	+0.97 1.09%	$90.13	$90.13	-0.42%	223,011 86.37%	258,200
Most Recent Note for CPA - 10/19/2012 12:30:25 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +3% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marks 3 quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% guideline since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11.
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CYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cytec Industries Inc	$66.88	+0.69 1.04%	$66.99	$70.07	-4.55%	625,359 126.49%	494,400
Most Recent Note for CYT - 10/19/2012 12:32:17 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks while consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* guideline (C criteria) for this Chemicals - Specialty firm, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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DF - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Dean Foods Company	$18.05	+0.11 0.61%	$18.63	$18.63	-3.11%	4,805,466 120.98%	3,972,200
Most Recent Note for DF - 10/19/2012 12:34:01 PM Reversed into the red after early gains for another new 52-week high. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line to new highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +100% on -5% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/07/12 mid-day report - "Strong earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria, but its sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings turned down in FY '10 and '11, creating a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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DFZ - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear R G Barry Corporation	$15.23	+0.00 0.00%	$15.29	$15.41	-1.17%	45,590 148.50%	30,700
Most Recent Note for DFZ - 10/19/2012 12:37:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Found prompt support on a pullback to its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 10/05/12 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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EBAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ebay Inc	$49.83	-1.00 -1.97%	$50.80	$50.93	-2.16%	11,586,892 106.91%	10,837,600
Most Recent Note for EBAY - 10/19/2012 12:39:41 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gain with 3.5 times average volume for a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 10/18/12 mid-day report noted - "Rebounding after distributional pressure led to a recent violation of its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, however sub par fundamentals remain a concern. Earnings increases have been below the fact-based system's +25% minimum guideline. Reported earnings +15% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Growing again after FY '09 marked the first downturn in its strong annual earnings history (the A criteria)."
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FAF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance First American Finl Corp	$24.17	-0.52 -2.11%	$24.63	$24.98	-3.24%	523,164 79.74%	656,100
Most Recent Note for FAF - 10/19/2012 12:41:19 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains. Held its ground stubbornly and continued rising since noted in the 8/09/12 mid-day report - "Earnings for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm improved greatly in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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HLSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Home Loan Servicing Slt	$19.13	+0.53 2.87%	$19.32	$19.32	-0.97%	637,393 90.07%	707,700
Most Recent Note for HLSS - 10/19/2012 12:43:12 PM Trading up for a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited earnings history is a concern and it is extended from prior highs in the $14* area where its 2/29/12 IPO was priced."*
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HMST - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks HomeStreet Inc	$43.40	-0.39 -0.89%	$44.45	$44.45	-2.36%	22,329 93.04%	24,000
Most Recent Note for HMST - 10/19/2012 12:44:59 PM Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. It is extended from any sound base. The 10/16/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$34.74	-0.36 -1.03%	$35.17	$35.64	-2.53%	76,555 105.74%	72,400
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 10/19/2012 12:48:14 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +19% on +2% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line again while consolidating from new highs hit since last noted in the 9/21/12 mid-day report - Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Technically, it pulled back near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support. Lackluster sales revenues growth is a concern."
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LEN - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Lennar Corp Cl A	$38.79	+0.11 0.28%	$39.25	$39.25	-1.17%	4,154,917 80.93%	5,133,900
Most Recent Note for LEN - 10/19/2012 12:49:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases, however its poor annual earnings history (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05."
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$61.39	+0.08 0.13%	$61.62	$65.00	-5.55%	126,178 101.19%	124,700
Most Recent Note for MANH - 10/19/2012 12:51:14 PM Holding its ground since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 10/17/12 with a considerable volume-driven gain when noted - "Reported earnings +12% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison. A dip in its FY '09 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria making it not a solid match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$101.96	-3.03 -2.89%	$104.30	$109.99	-7.30%	47,027 99.63%	47,200
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 10/19/2012 12:55:51 PM Considerable loss today on above average volume, violating its 50 DMA line and raising concerns amid widespread market (M criteria) weakness. Reported earnings +26% on +35% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase just above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental and technical deterioration prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11.
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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$169.14	+1.83 1.09%	$169.74	$169.74	-0.36%	318,402 113.03%	281,700
Most Recent Note for NVO - 10/19/2012 12:59:45 PM Gain with above average volume today for a new all-time high. Found support near its 50 DMA line when recently consolidating. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 7/28/11 mid-day report. - "It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 152 in Mar '10 to 204 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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PNRA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Panera Bread Co Cl A	$161.44	-8.10 -4.78%	$167.33	$175.26	-7.88%	494,194 139.45%	354,400
Most Recent Note for PNRA - 10/19/2012 1:02:41 PM Violating its 50 DMA line and slumping under old highs ($165 area) with a damaging loss today on above average volume. When retreating abruptly from its 52-week high with a small gap down, the 10/05/12 mid-day report noted - "It made limited progress but stubbornly held its ground since technically breaking out on 9/12/12, and prior highs in the $165 area may act as support on pullbacks. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. In 3 of the past 4 comparisons earnings increases were above the +25% threshold to satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown steady growth since a small dip in FY '07 earnings. The stock is heavily owned (percentage-wise) by funds relative to its management's small 5% reported ownership. Top-rated funds owning an interest increased from 469 in Mar '12 to 505 in Sep '12. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.0 is an unbiased indication it has been under accumulation in the past 50 days."
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PTP - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Platinum Underwriters	$44.35	-0.84 -1.86%	$45.12	$45.99	-3.57%	105,754 76.47%	138,300
Most Recent Note for PTP - 10/19/2012 1:05:12 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for new 52-week and multi-year highs noted on the prior session. Worked its way up through overhead supply to the $45 area since noted in the 7/19/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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SNI - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Scripps Ntwrks Intr Cl A	$64.49	+1.73 2.76%	$66.33	$66.33	-2.77%	1,364,060 171.80%	794,000
Most Recent Note for SNI - 10/19/2012 1:07:09 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today, yet it is well off earlier highs. Rallied from its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since noted in the 8/02/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Fundamentals are below guidelines of the investment system. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period."
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WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$42.00	-0.51 -1.20%	$42.77	$44.12	-4.81%	747,280 150.27%	497,300
Most Recent Note for WAC - 10/19/2012 1:09:44 PM Churning heavy volume this week while hovering near its 52-week high and completing the previously noted plans to sell 4.5 million shares of its common stock and also offer $265 million in convertible senior subordinated notes. Noted at its 52-week high in the 10/04/12 mid-day report - "Extended from any sound base after its spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a 13 month base. This REIT which invests in sub-prime, non-conforming and other credit-sensitive residential loans had a drastic downturn in annual earnings in prior years and its erratic earnings history raises fundamental concerns. However, it has earned stellar ranks and its recent quarterly comparisons showed huge sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods."
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